Monthly Archives: March 2010

Taking a Break From All Your Worries

Posted on March 30, 2010 by

If you and I had a dollar for every time people in my life have yelled me for NOT taking breaks or time to myself, you and I would be rich. When I take a break, I take it to … Continue reading →

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Ignorance is no excuse

Posted on March 29, 2010 by

It is Monday and since I hate Mondays, I tend to vent on Monday. Today’s vent of the day is Rheumatoid Arthritis ignorance. Maybe, the title is a bit blunt or direct, but when I have been known to be … Continue reading →

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It wouldn’t be my life

Posted on March 28, 2010 by

This morning my neighbor said to me “If there wasn’t something going wrong every minute of my life, then it wouldn’t be my life.” My neighbor is disabled, needs a wheelchair, canes, and an assistance dog. I laughed and told … Continue reading →

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I am not in today…please leave a message

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

I am over at Say Anything getting interviewed by my buddy Dee. Well, not this minute, but you can catch the interview over there and feel free to come back and comment.

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I can’t always win and I accept it . . .

Posted on March 25, 2010 by

The last few days have been extremely difficult dealing with muscle pain from fibromyalgia and joint pain from rheumatoid arthritis. I know that bad days come as do the good days, but when you sleep with ice packs under you … Continue reading →

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Four graders have no place on Facebook

Posted on March 24, 2010 by

I don’t have a Facebook page nor do I plan on getting one. However, my ten-year old wants a page and has shown me his friends Facebook pages but I am not sure that a Facebook page is appropriate for … Continue reading →

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It takes more courage to walk away

Posted on March 19, 2010 by

The other night my ten-year old told me that a fifth grader pushed him while they were in the lunch line in the school cafeteria. I asked him how he responded and told him that he had my permission to … Continue reading →

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Persevering through chronic illness means having an open mind

Posted on March 16, 2010 by

Living with a chronic condition is like carrying around a giant weight on your shoulders on daily basis. Furthermore, regardless of the type of condition you have, you will have to slow down and make lifestyle changes in order to … Continue reading →

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I really can find things to do

Posted on March 13, 2010 by

I know I promised I would not blog but I just wanted to check in and say that I have had an interesting few days. I have been spending a lot of time with my kids and just taking advantage … Continue reading →

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I am not allowed to blog for the next two weeks

Posted on March 10, 2010 by

Last night, I finished up my final paper in my master’s Jurisprudence and Legal History course which means I am free for the next two weeks until my new course starts. Therefore, at the request of my ten year old, … Continue reading →

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I am hurting

Posted on March 9, 2010 by

The last couple of days have been grueling for me dealing with a suicidal toddler in addition to pain that has hit new realms. My wrists, my hand and fingers, knees, ankles and feet are very swollen and it is … Continue reading →

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Questions???

Posted on March 8, 2010 by

We went to see the orthopedic doctor to see whether Elliott would need a cast for his elbow fracture. I am still walking around with the invisible “crabby parent” label taped to my forehead because well, I put it there. … Continue reading →

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